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Main => Equipment, Techniques and Tips => Topic started by: sergio on June 15, 2006, 22:29:32 CET

Title: Hooks
Post by: sergio on June 15, 2006, 22:29:32 CET
ok guys i've been seeing different colors of hooks lately . i used to use Cannelle hooks or Mustad which were all silvery in colour. now i'm using Owner which are black . i;ve also seen red and gold colours . ( i have a packet of red owners but i really dont know the difference) can u guys tell me where the different colours are used ? ( maybe with different baits ???)
Title: Re: Hooks
Post by: Simon G on June 17, 2006, 19:42:08 CET
hi sergio

There are different hooks for different uses no 1 hook is good for everything lets start

Red hooks  These are to be used with dead or live bait eg Hniex (king rag worm) as the red hook will blend in with the bait and if it sticks out it will look like the baits blood.

Gold hooks  these are used for Kavalli (Mackarel) if you noticed they only come in 3-4 sizes

Black hooks  These are usually carbon hooks which are ideal for small fish as they are sharper then the silver ones but weeker

Silver hooks  these usually come in all shapes and sizes they have many uses some of which are specialized and others common


if you need more info just let me know
Simon G
Title: Re: Hooks
Post by: sergio on June 18, 2006, 02:28:20 CET
thanks dude !!! that was a lot of help. infatti i kind of thought that the red ones would blend in with the king rag worm infatti  alekk i bought them !bdw thanks tal pacenzja you guys are all really helpful !!!
Title: Re: Hooks
Post by: fin on July 10, 2006, 15:03:42 CET
Well done simon,

Keep it up!

FIN
Title: Re: Hooks
Post by: Simon G on July 10, 2006, 19:12:44 CET
Fin
you should try the gamakatzu range of big game hooks they are fantastic i can garantee they will not break but they are bloody expensive
http://www.gamakatsu.com/pro.htm
http://www.sportfishingbc.com/articles/tackle_reviews/gamagat.htm
Title: Re: Hooks
Post by: fin on February 11, 2008, 14:02:23 CET
NO joke about price!